Discovery Chemistry Scientist

Overall adherence to safe practices and procedures of oneself and the teams aligned Contributing to development of procedures, practices and systems that ensures safe operations and compliance to company s integrity & quality standards Driving a corporate culture that promotes environment, health, and safety (EHS) mindset and operational discipline at the workplace at all times. Ensuring safety of self, teams, and lab/plant by adhering to safety protocols and following environment, health, and safety (EHS) requirements at all times in the workplace. Ensure all assigned mandatory trainings related to data integrity, health, and safety measures are completed on time by all members of the team including self Compliance to Syngene s quality standards at all times Hold self and their teams accountable for the achievement of safety goals Govern and Review safety metrics from time to time Job Purpose: Personnel handling this profile will be responsible for performing reactions, documenting the observations in relevant lab note books or e-books and follow instructions from the supervisor and work in a group (or individually) to accomplish the tasks in a timely and efficient manner. They are also responsible for assisting the supervisor to alert shortfall of resources and train junior scientists to develop their technical skills Key Responsibilities: Perform synthetic chemistry reactions, reaction work-ups, purification of the compounds by column chromatography, , crystallization, re-crystallization techniques, preparative TLC and operating lab equipment s. Assist the supervisor to take stock of resources (raw materials, solvents, etc) in the project and report any shortfall and search literature using Reaxys Provide hands-on training and supervision to juniors while performing synthesis of compounds Ensure that the samples generated during the course of synthesis are given for analysis and record subsequent results obtained and update the supervisor / group leader on the progress of synthesis and ensure samples are packed appropriately for shipment Record the observations of experiment/reaction, results, utilization of resources and other activities related to the reaction in the laboratory or e-notebook following guidelines and in timely manner and ensure that the same is handled safely and confidentially. Ensure that the instrument / equipment are calibrated, undergone preventive maintenance and are kept clean before use and in case of any breakdown, report to maintenance immediately Ensure that they know the MSDS of the chemicals they are handling and aware of emergency response procedures in case of accidental spillage, leakage or fire and ensure proper waste segregation as per EHS norms Follow EHS and quality system requirements at all times in the workplace ensuring individual safety and lab safety Attend all mandatory trainings and update training records as and when trainings are completed Ensure confidentiality at all times Prepare SOPs/IOPs/EOPs/OCPs when any new lab activity is identified or existing one requires updation Any other lab responsibilities as indicated by the EHSQ team member/ supervisor / group leader. Syngene Values All employees will consistently demonstrate alignment with our core values Excellence Integrity Professionalism Specific requirements for this role Experience 3-12 years Skills and Capabilities: Should be familiar with concepts of chemical synthesis Familiar with operations of relevant apparatus - instrument / equipment. Education : M.Sc/ M.Pharm